Newcastle United have reportedly offered a contract to Tyrique Bartlett, the son of former Premier League striker Shaun, after the teenager impressed during a trial spell on Tyneside. The 17-year-old is said to have signed a three-year-deal and is to join the under-18’s set-up at United with the club now awaiting on international clearance.

The striker came on as a substitute in an Under-23’s game on December 29, as Burnley were thumped 7-0. He replaced Tom Heardman who had netted a hat-trick in the game.

Bartlett had been playing for University of Pretoria’s youth team where his dad Shaun, who played for Charlton Athletic, is the manager for the senior side.